Construction Project Scheduler

M&J Engineering • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. is seeking a Construction Project Scheduler to provide critical scheduling, planning, and project controls support for WMATA’s ongoing and upcoming capital improvement, maintenance, and infrastructure projects. The company is a quality provider of multi-disciplined consulting services with over 300 employees, specializing in engineering, construction management, and environmental services since 2004.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction scheduling, specifically with Primavera P6.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel (advanced), and data manipulation/cleansing techniques.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse project teams and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting transportation, government, or public sector clients (WMATA experience is highly desirable).
• Knowledge of WMATA’s systems, KPIs, and operational data frameworks.
• Certification in Project Management (PMP) or Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed, resource-loaded schedules for construction, engineering, and maintenance projects in Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential schedule impacts, and prepare Time Impact Analysis (TIA) to assess delays and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure that project milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) to assess project performance and provide accurate reporting of schedule, cost, and resource utilization.
• Analyze project delays and work with stakeholders to develop and submit delay claims and change orders as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual scheduling requirements, including timely submittal of baseline and updated schedules.
• Provide risk assessments and recommend corrective actions to avoid delays or overruns.
• Work with project managers and stakeholders to define project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical paths.
• Monitor schedule progress and perform variance analysis to identify delays, risks, and recovery strategies.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports summarizing schedule status, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate with cost estimators and financial analysts to align schedules with project budgets and forecasts.
• Regularly communicate schedule updates and changes to the project team and relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide scheduling expertise to support decision-making.
• Attend required meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental and eye insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees